Why I'm smarter than most Sci-Fi/Fantasy authors.

Ok... so, to begin with, I have to admit it; I'm a sucker for sci-fi/fantasy. I enjoy reading other genres, but when I find a really good (or at least really enjoyable) sci-fi or fantasy novel, I'm hooked. If at all possible I drop all other activities and spend a day or more focused on this single book. However, recently I was pondering the genre, and found a disturbing trend. It seems that around 90% of sci-fi and fantasy (especially fantasy) authors write using the same basic storyline:

1. Young boy living a normal (or somewhat abnormal) life.
2. Traumatic Event
3. Boy runs away, finds mentor.
4. Mentor trains the boy.
5. Mentor dies.
6. Boy kills enormously powerful villain, not through his power alone, but using some really clever circumstance.

Now, there are obviously shades of subtlety that appear, but droves upon droves of books follow this pattern. To list a few, Lord of the Rings (I know, this is debatable, but if you focus on Frodo it's dead on), Eragon, and yes, Star Wars (I know I know, it's a movie; still, the point holds), all follow this plot progression. Maybe authors figure, "Hey, I've spent so much time and creativity creating an interesting and believeable (hopefully) world, I don't really need a creative plot... that's not why people read scif-fi and fantasy anyways!" Ok, I know this is overly harsh, but I'm bored with this story. In all fairness, there are some authors who manage to avoid this, even through prolific careers. Isaac Asimov, as far as I can remember of what I've read by him, always managed to avoid this stereotype. Maybe, just maybe, that is part of why he is probably the most popular single sci-fi author ever.

Having finished my sci-fi author rant, I shall now continue to my brief library rant. How do libraries manage to ensure that when you show up to find a well-accepted book from a popular and prolific author, you can ALWAYS find the 3rd, 5th, and 7th books in the series, but never the 1st or 2nd? ALWAYS. Is this the libraries fault, or is there some malevolent and ridiculously bored person out there who goes around checking out all 1st books of series? (Actually, in a terrible way, that is utterly brilliant)

For all of you who are worried by this post, as it is rather harsh, it's ok. I just haven't had coffee yet today.

Solution to Time (You read that right)

Blam! (That's the sound of me running face first into a quandry)
What is this brickwall-like quandry you ask? Well then, I shall tell you.
Time sucks. Yep, think that's a pretty good summary. There far too many things to do in any given day, even a day that is part of Spring Break (YEAH FOR SPRING BREAK!!!) ah yes, as I was saying, there simply isn't enough time. Take right now for example; I have a list of things that must be done today:
1. Sleep (check)
2. Eat (check... err... checking)
3. Spend time with family/friends.
4. Work
5. Read
6. Play

Now, the obvious solution is to multitask. Some things obviously are suitable for multitasking... for example, I am currently eating some rather delicious cereal and posting this, whatever category that falls under. However, most of the rest don't mix so well. Family and work? Uh... no. Don't think anymore needs to be said there. For that matter, I'm pretty sure my boss would take great umbrage (and rightly so) if I try really multitasking anything and work. So, scratch work of the multitasking list. Next, reading. If you can bring me anyone who can successfully read on a deep level and do anything else (except breathe and make snarky comments) I will give them the rest of my candy (which I am currently eying as a post-cereal snack). Finally, that leaves a combination of play with family or friends. Well, this only goes so far; to take it any further I must either change my friends or change my play, neither of which I feel like doing. Thus, my impasse.

Don't lose heart though! I have thought up a genius solution. Live life as a road trip.
What? That's totally ridiculous you say? No it isn't! I take great offense at you, imaginary reader! (No more lip from you today, you hear me?)
It makes total sense; haven't you ever noticed how car trips seem to bend the space-time continuum? Somehow it's a five hour car trip, and it only takes five hours, but you're in that car for more like a year. Now, apply this phenomenon to my quandry, and POOF! no more quandry. While still living within the confines of time, I shall have as much time as I want. Now, pardon me as I go rummage for an old RV for sale somewhere...

Hmm... what devious plots can I implement now?

So... this is really a test. And sorta an explanation. And kinda a warning to actually.
1. Does this work? (it's rhetorical, but feel free to comment if you can't see this)
2. Ok. This blog exists because of certain facts about me. First, I like thinking. Second, I have to output thought when I input thought or my brain starts to feel sorta like when I haven't had my coffee yet. Thus, this is mainly an outlet for my thoughts, but if people enjoy reading it, so much the better.
3. Now for the fun part, the warning. Due to the nature of this, you are essentially entering my brain (or parts of it) for at least a short time. THIS MAY BE TRAUMATIC TO SMALL CHILDREN AND EVERYONE ELSE; ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK. There, now I can't be sued (hopefully). Also, since this page will contain my thoughts, they may be very rough and unpolished at times, which I will mirror with my writing style (hah! and you thought I was just a bad writer)

So... think that's all for my intro. Now, into the dark (somewhat dank) crevasses of my mind. (Oh! Final warning... I will be tinging these pages with large amounts of my humour, more for my own amusement than for yours.)

I have had plenty of blog-worthy thoughts in the past, but since I don't feel like back logging my thoughts (which would take quite some time) you (my voracious reading populace) will have to wait for my first brilliant and genius posting.